Care: Giving the gift of time
Time disorientation is a common problem with the elderly, especially for dementia and early Alzheimers patients A clock by GeriGuard Solutions aims to…
Month: August 2016
Humans get lift from nature
A family medicine professor has identified four main benefits of being surrounded by nature. Sara L Warber of the University of Michigan has studied the…
Mood and happy memories
Can a picture or memory of a happy event change your mood? Researchers think that is possible. University of Massachusetts/Amherst researchers found that…
In this pilot program, help comes home
In one new, experimental government program, nurses and medical technicians come to the home, instead of the patients coming to the hospital. In 2012,…
McBreakfast under 500 calories
From VeryWell.com, three low-cal breakfasts from the McDonald’s menu: Fruit & Maple Oatmeal: 290 calories Apple Slices: 15 calories Coffee: 0 calories (no…
The Fitbit cheat
Don’t have the inclination to place high in the company’s Fitbit step competition? Here are some legendary cheats, according to the Wall Street Journal….
Keep down kitchen clutter
ThiftyDecorChick.com recommends using a serving tray to corral the items you frequently use: Salt, pepper, napkins and butter dish all go back and forth…
Fingerprints on wedding rings
Jewelers Brent and Jess (brentjess.com) have come up with a wedding ring idea that is just the right touch. Couples can now get their fingerprints…
Dogs sniff out bed bugs
That fabulous, famous dog nose sniffs out more than crime. These days canines are also used to sniff out the scourge of bed bugs. According to the New…
Healthy vision critical to children’s skills
Did you know that 80 percent of learning occurs through our eyes? Healthy vision is critical to classroom and homework success. Poor vision can lead to…